Northshore Sportscars offers a handpicked selection of vintage British and European Sports cars including Alfa Romeo, Austin Healey, Jaguar, MG, Mercedes, Morgan, Lotus, Triumph, and Porsche for all budgets. Our cars are well suited to first time buyers and sophisticated collectors alike who appreciate quality. We enjoy educating our visitors on the finer aspects of different marques and what ownership will be like.
You can view these quality vehicles at our spacious indoor showroom located in Lake Bluff, Illinois right now! Please fill out our contact form or call us at 847-247-0447 and we will be happy to assist you.
The pure genius of race car designer
and builder Colin Chapman is highly evident in this Lotus Elite. The truly handsomely styled coupe had precise handling and balance that made it a natural on road courses of the world. In 1959, a Lotus Elite driven by Peter Lumsden won the 1300cc GT class at the Nurburgring 1000km race and the 1500cc class at Lemans all during the owner's annual vacation. The likes of Jim Clark also recorded many victories in Elites.
This particular car was purchased new from Chamberlain in 1959, by Alson Brizard and used as an SCCA race car out of NORCAL Region during the early 1960's. In 2002 and 2003, the car was invited to participate in the Monterey Historic races at Laguna Seca. We have documented ownership history to new. It has been well maintained and still has its original numbers matching motor. The car is completely street legal and could be used for vintage rallies or track competition. It does have some spares including original drivers seat, side windows, and spare set of 48 spoke wire wheels that accompany the purchase. This car is a very early example that is number 1 condition.
Northshore Sportscars offers a handpicked selection of classic British and European Sports cars for sale including Alfa Romeo, Austin Healey, Jaguar, MG, Mercedes, Morgan, Lotus, Triumph, and Porsche for all budgets. Our cars are well suited to first time buyers and sophisticated collectors alike who appreciate quality. We enjoy educating our visitors on the finer aspects of different marques and what ownership will be like.
You can view these quality vehicles at our spacious indoor showroom located in Lake Bluff, Illinois right now! Please fill out our contact form or call us at 847-247-0447 and we would be happy to assist you.
The Lotus Europa has been called the poor mans's Ford GT40. Designed and built by legendary automotive engineer Colin Chapman who's genius is was known in Formula 1 race circles. This Lotus twin cam has had a very respectful restoration with extra attention to body panel straightness and panel gaps. The fiberglass body has is no checking and is nearly blemish free. The original seat where nicely redone with cloth inserts and a specially formed carbon fiber dash panel replaced the tired wood panel. Standard alloy wheels have been refinished in the gold leaf theme. The engine was rebuilt and has had limited use since. We have the ownership history and some related paperwork. We have serviced the Lotus Europa and find it to be a superior example in the marketplace today. Twin cam Europas have been steadily increasing in value and provide a huge driving pleasure reward to whom ever takes the wheel.
Northshore Sportscars offers a handpicked selection of classic British and European Sports cars for sale including Alfa Romeo, Austin Healey, Jaguar, MG, Mercedes, Morgan, Lotus, Triumph, and Porsche for all budgets. Our cars are well suited to first time buyers and sophisticated collectors alike who appreciate quality. We enjoy educating our visitors on the finer aspects of different marques and what ownership will be like.
You can view these quality vehicles at our spacious indoor showroom located in Lake Bluff, Illinois right now! Please fill out our contact form or call us at 847-247-0447 and we would be happy to assist you. SEE US ON FACEBOOK!
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